When does the Grand Slam in Augsburg take place?

The Grand Slam takes place on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM.

Where is the event located?

The venue is the brechtbühne in the Gaswerk of the Staatstheater Augsburg, Am Alten Gaswerk 8, 86156 Augsburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket for the Grand Slam costs 15 euros.

What contributions are there at the poetry slam?

At the Grand Slam, freestyle rap, love poems, political texts, and comedic prose are among the possibilities.

Who decides the winner?

The audience decides by applause which slam poet wins the evening.

When can slam participants register for the open reading list?

Registration for the open reading list is possible from 7:30 PM.

Grand Slam Augsburg: Where words, applause, and surprises decide the evening

Name: Grand Slam
Start: 2026-11-06T20:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-06T23:00:00+01:00
Location: brechtbühne im Gaswerk

Grand Slam in Augsburg: When words compete for victory

On Friday, November 6, 2026, the brechtbühne in the Gaswerk in Augsburg will transform into a stage for pointed texts, bold performances, and immediate audience reactions. At the Grand Slam, it is not a jury in the background that decides, but the applause of the audience.

Poetry Slam with an open outcome

Freestyle rap, love poems, political thoughts, or comedic prose: At the Grand Slam, a wide range of slam poetry collides. Each performance thrives on timing, stage presence, and the ability to engage the audience in just a few minutes.

The audience takes the decision

The tension builds directly in the room. After the contributions, the audience evaluates the texts with their applause and thus crowns the slam poet of the evening. Between concentrated silence, spontaneous laughter, and loud cheering, a special stadium atmosphere develops in the theater.

Industrial backdrop and field tension

The brechtbühne in Gaswerk combines the distinctive atmosphere of the historic gasworks with the intimacy of a modern theater stage. Here, every word, every pause, and every reaction counts. The formation of the evening does not take place on a sports field but in the direct interplay between performers and the audience.

Entry, procedure, and tickets

The poetry slam starts at 8:30 PM. Slammer ladies and gentlemen can register for the open reading list starting at 7:30 PM. A total of eight participants will perform. In the preliminary round and final, each participant has up to ten minutes for a performance. Tickets cost 15 euros.

Conclusion: Be there live and help decide

The Grand Slam promises an evening full of linguistic art, surprises, and field tension. Those who experience how an audience decides the outcome of a text duel with fan chants, laughter, and applause will feel the special energy of the poetry slam immediately. Secure your tickets now and experience the Grand Slam in Augsburg live.